Those living on the road out of an RV are they getting a richer life than those in homes?

I would like to test this for you.

I think having the millions of acres of our National Parks alone and the thousands of miles of coastline and mountain roadways as your back yard instead of a picket fence leaves opportunity for enriching ones life. I have spent weeks on the road and you do meet people and you do develop deep albeit short friendships as you move along on your journey.

I am with @YARNLADY….what specific part of your question do you feel needs further proving and I will see what I can do!

Very cheap living…..plus the benefits of traveling. Only problem, most parks will allow you to stay for only two weeks. There are a few that will allow you stay for a month. There is one closeby here that will allow you to stay a month. Total cost…$300 a month. I did that for two years….had a lot of fun.

Maybe. one thing for sure…........very expensive gasoline bills.

Most RVs only get about 6 to 8 mpg. see what i mean?

@john65pennington true…..but, the key is to stay in one place for a while! Lot to see around Jackson Hole, Wy.

BoBo, overall, i agree with you. i am just wondering if the huge gas bills would actually save you money in the long run of no motel bills?

Depends how long you stay John. Also, the people who do it on a permanent bases usually stay in one place for a longtime. They may change parks after a month, but stay in the area. Actually, locally here have a park that allow permanent residence. Those are rare. I’m talking about State Parks. There are independently run parks that will allow permanent stay. Many of those.

@john65pennington Almost a wash. RV @ 6 mgp over a 1000 mile trip would cost $541.66 (assuming $3.25 per gal fuel cost.) My SUV @15 mpg over same trip and fuel cost would burn up $216.66 in fuel which leaves you with $325.00 which is 6.5 nights hotel/motel money assuming $50.00 per night in budget hotel accommodations vs your home away from home chock full of all your creature comforts sans the bed bugs. Now if you stay more than a week or more then you are coming out way ahead with the RV.

A coworker’s parents retired early (50’s) and have been living in their RV and working at national parks as they travel. They’ve been doing it for a year, and are coming back to sell their house and possessions. I think if you factor in the cost of a mortgage, home maintenance, and the cost of travel, it would come out to being beneficial, especially if you have a passive income stream, and are working to supplement it. The act of living in an RV forces simplification, which reduces expenses.

I think it depends on the people and how they live. I would love to drive around seeing the country myself—at least for a year or two.

Sign me up.

@janbb lot of fun…. did it for a couple years!

As a former co-owner of a 32’ RV there would be things to consider.
It would need a washer and dryer. And 2–3 slide outs or it would be cramped. Usually, they don’t have large bathtubs and the showers are really small. You usually would not be able to enjoy a fireplace. You probably wouldn’t have larger than a 40” tv. If it gets really windy, as in a storm, they rock and it’s scary! Rainfall is quite loud. You’d have to give up most of your book collection. Dogs would have to be walked several times a day since you wouldn’t have a yard.
On the plus side, they can be quite cozy and their a/c and heating are comfortable. If you and your s/o get along well and don’t mind tight spaces you could see a lot of the country. It would be a nice lifestyle for those who enjoy meeting new people and making new friends.

Right now, if I was living on the road with my boyfriend I would be the. happiest. person. alive. It is all I want right now actually. I am happiest when I’m traveling. Even the other night I was thinking about how I would give my left foot to be in Nevada. And it’s my least favorite place I’ve ever been to! But there is beauty everywhere and variety is the spice of life. Now if I ever have kids, I don’t think living on the road would be appropriate. So it just depends on the situation.